Carol Robinson

Professor Dame Carol Robinson, the first female professor of Chemistry at both Cambridge and Oxford, shares her groundbreaking journey in science. She discusses her childhood fascination with nature and genetics, which led her to mass spectrometry. Carol emphasizes the importance of taking unconventional paths in science, the emotional complexities of balancing career and motherhood, and her advocacy for studying proteins in their natural forms. With reflections on personal achievements and resilience, she inspires with her unique perspective on navigating academia.